RMEF to Host Revamped 2019 Elk Camp and Mountain Festival

MISSOULA, Mont.—Mark your calendar! The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation is excited to announce plans for its all-new Elk Camp and Mountain Festival to take place July 11-14, 2019, in Park City, Utah.

“This is a revolutionary approach to our historic national convention and one that charts a new course in scope and execution,” said Philip Barrett, Chairman of the RMEF Board of Directors. “Elk Camp will feature a wide range of interactive, family-friendly activities designed to celebrate our conservation mission, volunteers and partnerships, and appeal to everyone from our members to the general public. It will be a destination event that builds excitement and anticipation for the hunting season and reinforces the mantra that Hunting Is Conservation.”

2019 RMEF Elk Camp and Mountain Festival anchor activities:

  • Mountain Festival & Wild Harvest Festival
    • Interactive partner displays featuring shooting, spotting, mapping and more
    • Wild Harvest activations including field prep, processing and preparation of wild game
    • Hunting seminars and podcasts from industry leaders
  • Total Archery Challenge™
    • Multi-day competition with 100+ 3D targets to test marksmanship of archery skills
    • Future champions course for youth/novice archers
  • Elk Country Film Festival & Concert
    • World class music and entertainment in a festival atmosphere
    • Premiere of RMEF Films and independent productions
  • World Elk Calling Championships & Creation of Elk Country Hall of Fame
    • Awards banquet & induction ceremony
    • Expansion of current format to include regional qualifiers
    • Demonstrations, hunt seminars, vendor displays Read more
Hunting, Wildlife

Michigan Trespass Laws

By Glen Wunderlich

Some recent questions from a reader have prompted a bit of clarification relative to Michigan’s trespass laws.  Not much can get landowners’ blood to boil more than having uninvited strangers violate their boundaries after having invested sizeable sums of money to not only purchase or lease land, but to improve it with sweat equity and to nurture all forms of flora and fauna.   What follows is not intended to be all-inclusive legal advice; for that, you may want to contact an attorney.

Michigan law defines trespassing when a person enters the property of another’s, when either forbidden to do so or remaining on the property after the landowner, occupant or the agent of the owner or occupant has told the person to leave.  People are no longer required to possess written permission to be on another’s land, but it may prove useful to prevent unnecessary confrontations.

Under the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act 451 of 1994, 322 Sec. 73102, the following apply.

(1) Except as provided in subsection (4), a person shall not enter or remain upon the property of another person, other than farm property or a wooded area connected to farm property, to engage in any recreational activity or trapping on that property without the consent of the owner or his or her lessee or agent, if either of the following circumstances exists:

(a) The property is fenced or enclosed and is maintained in such a manner as to exclude intruders.

(b) The property is posted in a conspicuous manner against entry. The minimum letter height on the posting signs shall be 1 inch. Each posting sign shall be not less than 50 square inches, and the signs shall be spaced to enable a person to observe not less than 1 sign at any point of entry upon the property. 

 (2) Except as provided in subsection (4), a person shall not enter or remain upon farm property or a wooded area connected to farm property for any recreational activity or trapping without the consent of the owner or his or her lessee or agent, whether or not the farm property or wooded area connected to farm property is fenced, enclosed, or posted.

The law does not require any specific language for posted signs that prohibit entry, but displaying a conspicuous warning is the basis of a criminal trespassing charge, because a person who unwittingly wanders onto the land of another is not doing anything wrong. 

The factual basis for a criminal trespassing charge under this specific provision does not require a request to leave the premises nor does it not apply to a person who is in the process of attempting, by the most direct route, to contact the owner or his or her lessee or agent to request consent.

A person other than a person possessing a firearm may, unless previously prohibited in writing or orally by the property owner, enter on foot upon the property of another person for the sole purpose of retrieving a hunting dog. The person shall not remain on the property beyond the reasonable time necessary to retrieve the dog.

Michigan DNR conservation officers are peace officers, and except as otherwise provided by law, are vested with all the powers, privileges, prerogatives, and immunities conferred upon peace officers by the general laws of this state and can be telephoned anytime at 800-292-7800 for such matters related to enforcement on any of the above issues.

Hunting

Springfield Armory Announces All XD Gear Up Promotion

Springfield Armory® Announces All XD Gear Up Promotion Starting October 1st

GENESEO, ILL. – Beginning October 1st, customers who purchase any XD model from the Springfield Armory lineup will qualify to receive three additional magazines and a Springfield Armory range bag. Buyers will also be eligible to upgrade their Gear Up package with an exclusive offer from Surefire® and Kershaw®.

The All XD Gear Up is the first promotion of its kind from Springfield Armory. Customers may purchase any XD product to qualify, including all new products from the XD family such as the newly-released XD(M) OSP with Threaded Barrel.

The promotion will run from October 1, 2018 through December 31, 2018. Eligible buyers will receive three additional magazines and a Springfield Armory range bag for free after mailing in their Gear Up promotion form and proof of purchase. Or for faster service, they can initiate the redemption process online at AllXDGearUp.com. Visiting the program website minimizes customers’ turnaround time by ensuring their rebates are processed sooner. Read more

Firearms

Leupold Launches ‘Relentless + Ready’ Social Media Campaign

BEAVERTON, OR — Leupold & Stevens, Inc., has announced a new social campaign – “Relentless + Ready” – that will award dedicated fans of the brand this October. Selections from the company’s extensive Pro Gear catalog of products will be up for grabs to those who proudly display their alliance with the #LeupoldCore.

With fall finally here, epic moments worth sharing are aplenty. That’s why all month long, Leupold’s social media accounts will exclusively feature photos submitted by the brand’s dedicated fans. If that wasn’t enough, every tagged or submitted photo during the month of October will automatically be entered to win the Grand Prize, a package which features a new-for-2018 optic that will be revealed later this month. To enter, consumers can tag @LeupoldOptics on Instagram with the hashtag #LeupoldCore in the caption, or submit photos directly to Leupold at Leupold.com/LeupoldCore. Read more

Optics

Crimson Trace Red Dot Sights

(Wilsonville, OR) — America’s Top Brand of laser sights, Crimson Trace®, today introduced a new line red dot sights for pistols and long guns. These five new products are designed to meet the needs of 3-gun competitors, home defenders, hunters and recreational firearms enthusiasts. They include several field of view and reticle choices, and they utilize existing industry standards and installation features that ensure after-market compatibility with a vast range of firearms and mounting systems. Availability of all five new red dot sights is slated for November 2018.

“This new line of red dot sights offers consumers high-quality optics products from a name they trust,” said Lane Tobiassen, President of Crimson Trace and American Outdoor Brands Corporation’s Electro-Optics Division. “We are very excited to introduce this new product line which has been carefully engineered and designed to meet the needs of consumers seeking quality and performance.” Read more

Optics

NSSF Urges Immediate Kavanaugh Vote Following FBI Investigation

NEWTOWN, Conn. — The National Shooting Sports Foundation® (NSSF®) reconfirms its support for Judge Brett Kavanaugh and urges the United States Senate to act quickly to confirm Judge Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court.

Judge Brett Kavanaugh is among the most highly-qualified nominees ever to be considered for the United States Supreme Court. Upon completion of the FBI investigation and determination by that agency that there is no evidence that would disqualify him from a career of service, the National Shooting Sports Foundation calls for the United States Senate to act quickly and to vote to confirm Judge Kavanaugh to the nation’s highest court.

In July, NSSF backed President Trump’s nomination of Judge Kavanaugh. Since that time, Larry Keane, NSSF Senior Vice President and General Counsel, has explained Judge Kavanaugh’s history on firearm-related issues and the impact his seat would have in potential upcoming firearm-related cases that could reach the Supreme Court. Read more

Gun Control

Michigan: NRC to Consider Higher Brook Trout Possession Limits on Some U.P. Streams

Contact: Phil Schneeberger, 906-249-1611, ext. 311

Natural Resources Commission to consider higher brook trout possession limits on some U.P. streams

At next month’s meeting of the Natural Resources Commission in Lansing, Department of Natural Resources fish managers will recommend a small number of Upper Peninsula stream segments for inclusion under a 10-brook trout possession limit. The regulation was put in place earlier this year for 33 U.P. streams, while the current brook trout possession limit for all other inland streams in Michigan is five or fewer. Read more

Fishing

Springfield Armory Releases XD(M) OSP with Threaded and Standard Barrel Included

Springfield Armory® announces the release of the XD(M) Optical Sight Pistol (OSP) with a threaded barrel and an additional non-threaded barrel included.

This 9mm package from Springfield Armory is all about options. The optics-ready pistol features a factory milled slide and co-witness suppressor height iron sights, allowing the operator to choose the optic and silencer that fits their needs. As an option, the OSP comes with a Vortex® Venom red dot sight pre-installed. The Venom offers a three MOA red dot – a perfect size that balances fast target acquisition with precision. The Venom features ten levels of brightness and a top loading battery compartment that allows the optic to maintain zero through battery replacement.

Out of the box, the XD(M) OSP is ready-to-go with the threaded barrel and thread protector installed. In addition, a non-threaded barrel is provided for those who would like to swap between using a suppressor or going without, or for those frequenting restricted states where threaded barrels aren’t legal. Read more

Firearms

Konus Launches BX and BXE Riflescopes

Konus USA Corporation, optics producers of the superior laser engraved reticle systems – has partnered with The W.L. Baumler Company for an exclusive 4th quarter launch of the BX and BXE Riflescope Series. Included in the series are three riflescopes calibrated perfectly and specifically for use with the popular .450 Bushmaster cartridge.

Model BX:

The opening priced BX features a 1” tube with a 3X-9X40mm configuration. This product will be available as a stand-alone product, or part of a Ruger gun/scope package.

Model BXE:

The step-up BXE will feature a 1” tube with a 3X-9X40mm configuration that will include the unbreakable laser engraved reticle.

Model BXE-30:

The top of the line BXE-30 boasts a strong, beefy 30mm tube with a 3X-9X42mm configuration. This model will have increased MOA adjustment range, a larger 42mm lens, and the unbreakable laser engraved reticle.

All three riflescopes have fully multicoated lenses, fast focus eye knobs, solid/one piece tubes, reset to 0 stops, and a wide field of view. As with all Konus riflescopes, they are waterproof, fogproof, shockproof, and carry the very popular Lifetime Replacement Warranty. Read more

Optics

Bass Pro Shops Files Suit against Former Cabela’s Execs over Non-Compete Agreements

GW:  All I can say is good luck with that.  Hard to prevent people from making a living.

Bass Pro Shops has filed suit against two former Cabela’s employees who started outdoor stores of their own following its 2017 acquisition of its former rival. The suits allege that both operators are in breach of non-compete agreements and are using stolen, proprietary information.

According to the Delaware Court of Chancery, Bass Pro Shops has filed suit against NexGen Outfitters, a Sidney-based outdoor retailer that acquired four acres of a local industrial park to build a facility on in June.

NexGen is led by four former Cabela’s employees: Ryan Wellman, Trent Santero, Mike Riddle, and Jeremy Nesbitt. Their roles varied from merchandising management to business development, and inventory planning.

Meanwhile, in the U.S. District Court of Delaware, a separate suit from Bass Pro Shops is targeting Matthew and Molly Highby, of Highby Outdoors. Both are former managers at Cabela’s. Matthew is the son of Dennis Highby, who served as Cabela’s president from 2003 to 2009; and served on the company’s board before its acquisition in 2017.

Both suits are seeking damages and the return of severance pay and profits from stock they received from Cabela’s. Both suits allege that individuals violated a 18-month non-compete clause upon leaving the company. Read more

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